We know that Vaseline can protect you from chapped lips in the winter, or Britain’s current inclement climes, but making body armour out of the petroleum jelly is perhaps taking things a bit too far.

These constructs are the work of South Korean artist Jung-ki Beak, who was inspired to make the Game of Thrones-esque protective garments after using Vaseline on his chapped skin.

Starship gloopers? (Picture: Rex/Jung-ki Beak)

The 31-year-old, who studied in London and Glasgow, moulded copious amounts of Vaseline in to helmets and chest armour.

‘I am interested in the function of Vaseline because it has a very important meaning in my individual living habits,’ he explained.

Protection from the current weather? (Picture: Rex/Jung-ki Beak)

‘Every winter I need to apply Vaseline on my left-hand to prevent dryness, otherwise the skin becomes cracked because it is very thin and weak due to a burn that I got in my childhood.’

The artist added: ‘I make the armour as an art work as it is a symbol of protection, with Vaseline for the weak parts of the body such as head, hand and chest. I thought that armour was suitable for representing the meaning of Vaseline as a function of protection.’